Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod

Hello! Well it's been a while since we've had Char on the pod so that's a treat for our ears. Today's episode is a bit of a catch up-debrief situation but also has a focus on Leece's experience over the past year or so in exercising to her cycle. What kind of adjustments she's made, why she has made them and overall how she's tracking with it. We're speaking solely from experience today; not from...

A little something different on the pod today! First of all, Jess is playing host to a friend of hers, Ana. Ana is one of those friends you walk away from feeling revitalised, inspired and motivated. The owner of a new business venture (created in lockdown 2020) and mother of soon to be three, Ana has a lot on her plate. We discuss her pathway into property investing (including selling a side hust...

Today we talk to Sarah Percy, a registered dietician with over 20 years clinical experience. Can we just "caveat" (lol) that we LOVE Sarah and have had the privilege of speaking to her a few times before, within the Move it Mama member group. It's pretty exciting to now share her with The Sparkle Pod. Today's chat is a Q&A style conversation between Leece, Jess and Sarah that takes many, many turn...

In today's episode we tackle a topic we kind of have no idea how to tackle LOL. A little cryptic isn't it? But, having been asked to discuss this we thought we had to give it a go. So: why are we so vulnerable when it comes to negative feedback? Why are we so anxious? What can the way in which we respond to feedback tell us about ourselves? Today's episode is centred around this subject, and a lit...

We say this every time (when blessed to chat to someone other than ourselves LOL) - but honestly, WHAT A PRIVILEGE. For the record, we confirmed Toni to come on The Sparkle Pod before we knew she was publishing a book - but what a book at that (Leece finished it in a matter of hours). With an incredible story, we were so stoked to speak to Toni today; a woman we've both admired for many years. In...

Hey Sparkly Pods. We've taken a hint from the DM requests today and in this episode we discuss Jess's birth stories. Well, it took a turn. A little on an unexpected tangent at the beginning we end up taking things right back to the beginning. When, where and how Jess and her husband Dor met, the significance of a missing sock, how and when they decided to have baby one (Nina) and baby two (Beau),...

In this episode of The Sparkle Pod we bring you a discussion on relationships, something neither of us are at all qualified in (lol). Leece posted to her social channels on Sunday about her relationship; the ebbs and flows of life in this sort of a partnership. It was popular with the Move it Mama readership and having received various questions and suggestions to talk about this on the pod, here...

We recorded with Laura a month or so ago; her world was a bit different then. Her professional cricket player husband was home, there was little chance of a midweek wine, and she could go about Auckland as she pleased without any Covid restrictions. Today, she was recording her radio show within the confines of her home, her parents were in her level 3 bubble to help ease the lockdown lows (and ju...

Hello! We promised we'd be back quickly and bosch, here we are. In today's episode we're talking about starting again. Learning to accept and embrace exercise as a lifestyle, the barriers and obstacles that can get in the way, the power of exercise, and a bit about Move it Mama's back to basics sessions. We hope this episode inspires you somehow. Whether a regular exerciser or someone who hasn't e...

Hello! Our longest hiatus from The Sparkle Pod yet. Sorry! But we're back. And yes Leece does let out a sizeable yawn mid-chat but hey, that's beside the point. In this episode we're freshly back from our fleeting Wellington getaway celebrating Jess and Char's birthday. So if you fancy coming along on our reminiscent reaccount of our little getaway; what we did, who we saw and how we're feeling, g...

Strap yourselves in guys and gals... the wardrobe chat goes mortal. No stones left unturned! From how we create this podcast (very tech savvy we know), our nemesis exercises, how much work we do for Move it Mama; also whether it's the only exercise we do and MOST importantly, HOW TO MAKE GOOD MINCE! So, without further ado, we're back to the cupboard answering some very D&M DM (lol) questions. And...

Hey again, Sparkle Podders. We have an exciting episode with a very fun guest coming up for you; but unfortunately we need to re-do our recording (the tech thrills). So while we wait for that... here we go again. A very low-key wardrobe session between Leece and Jess to keep you company for your Friday should you need it. Today's episode was recorded on Australia's R u OK? day and it ended up goin...

It's been a few days between wardrobe back injuries so here we are. We decided to get back to the mics with some Lockdown musings just to voice a few things that have been stirring our pots lately. From our latest insecurities and rigmaroles to some context on Move it Mama's 4 week challenge (a challenge for members commencing today), and why we've been reluctant to ever do any sort of a challenge...

Here we go again. After a few days away from the pod we resume the lockdown lowdown. We've been receiving messages every day about how you're enjoying our podcasts - even the waffly ones much like today's - so thank you for listening. Today Leece and Jess are back to their respective wardrobes answering a few more questions, but in summary the conversation turns to insecurities, things they're not...

It's Friday theeeen! Hello Sparkle Podders. The three sissy's are back to answer some of the DMs that came in off the back of a request for podcast ideas. We received some awesome suggestions, some of which may be put towards their own individual episodes. Otherwise, some of those shorter to address questions are answered right here. Join us for some light-hearted chat about a bit of all sorts; fr...

What a total privilege it was for us to sit down and chat to Kelly (Augustine by Kelly Coe) today. WOW! We now feel super inspired - for many different reasons - but now just wish we were sitting next to each other with a glass of wine, a bowl of chips and some beautiful clothes on LOL. My question is: can you listen to this conversation and NOT feel the need to dress up a little tomorrow? Shall w...

The tables have turned (again). Today Leece hosts Jess to talk a bit about the "Jess story". We find these episodes tough; keeping to a bit of a time limit so we don't put you to sleep too soon, but also giving certain stories enough air time (and consequently missing out a lot... who knows, maybe these episodes come back to the pod with sequels etc.). Anyway! Listen in for a bit about Jess; shatt...

Leece has told the story of Move it Mama and its creation a few times now, but what about life before Move it Mama? In this episode, Leece is hosted by Jess where a picture is painted of life as Lisa Mizzi. From childhood memories and family dynamics growing up, to life decisions on finishing school, meeting husband Dan in London and moving home, "settling down" and becoming a mother. If ever you'...

Interrupting Lockdown Lowdown Listening with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST to The Sparkle Pod. Leece, Jess and Char are joined by Olympic Gold medallist and (quite conveniently) Char's phenomenal wifey, Emma Twigg. What a total honour. We feel nothing short of blessed to have had Emma open up to us; sharing stories from the many, many ups and downs of her ~20 years in rowing, her journey through four Olymp...

Cindy dropping bombs at 3pm with NZ's Lockdown 2.0 set to continue. Therefore, we shall continue. Coming to you with hunched backs and tootsie pins and needles straight from the wardrobe, with some Friday arvo bants. Leece and Jess talk about some favourite, meaningful quotes; both their interpretations of them and also how they can be applied to daily life right now, in the midst of some pretty c...

And we're back. Day 2 of NZ Lockdown (or day whatever, wherever you may be). We promised a daily chinwag, so here we deliver. Join Leece, Jess and Char (yay!) for quite possibly 30 very boring minutes. Or, y'know... maybe our daydreaming of tropical holiday destinations and other nostalgic chat will get you inspired. Or asleep. Either which way, a day nap is always a good idea. And, we're in Lockd...

Do we need an excuse to get waffling? No. But a NZ Lockdown is bound to do it. In this episode Leece and Jess ask each other a few off-the-cuff, not-very-important questions you definitely don't need to know the answer to, at the off chance the banter might gift you a lol. Especially for those looking for a way to very carefully invest their time! Our love goes out to everyone in NZ affected by th...

It's been a big few weeks at Move it Mama "HQ" so Leece and Jess sat down for a bit of a debrief. Join them for some very lighthearted waffle (think chic-lit... possibly!?) about all sorts. From current daily challenges to what's happening in the inboxes and how many cycles the washing goes through before it's hung out. Also some musings about what we do to stay committed to exercise (reminder: yo...

An episode dedicated to Char! It's been a wild few months in the lead up to her wife's olympic campaign (she's coming home with gold, baby!). While we had Char in Christchurch for a 48 hour stint (in an attempt to spy her wife through the MIQ fence) we decided to chat to her about her 'journey' in life to date (for want of a better word). From being mistaken for boy and girl twins to finding her w...

Welcome to our first ever episode of The Sparkle Pod! Today we start From The Beginning (sorry if you’ve heard this before!!). Leece dives into the Move it Mama story; how it began and why it is what it is today! To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz Join the Move it Mama app on the App Store here and the Google Play store here